{"product_id":"north-star-dwarf-cherry-tree","title":"North Star Dwarf Cherry Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Star brings classic pie-cherry flavor to a smaller home orchard. Its red fruit has meaty flesh and red juice, with a lively tartness that suits pies, cobblers, and preserves. Fully ripe cherries can also be enjoyed fresh by gardeners who appreciate a tangy bite. The naturally compact tree reaches approximately 8–10 feet, making harvest and routine care more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth Star is self-fruitful, so a second cherry variety is not required for a crop. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. This tree is grafted on Mahaleb rootstock, which needs good drainage; avoid sites that remain wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e One dormant bare-root tree on the rootstock listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNorth Star Dwarf Cherry Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red skin and flesh; tart flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pies\/Cobblers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Summer; timing varies with climate and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter chill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf; approximately 8–10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahaleb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant while dormant; keep bare roots moist until planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged sites, especially with Mahaleb rootstock. Keep bare roots moist until planting, and prune to maintain an open, accessible canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrepare your planting site with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003ebare-root tree planting guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn how \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-tree-chill-hours-explained-how-to-check-by-zip-code\"\u003ewinter chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e help determine which fruit trees suit your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68372274446449,"sku":"FT390","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/north-star-dwarf-cherry-tree-fruit-hero.png?v=1794010518","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/north-star-dwarf-cherry-tree","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}